What is the cheapest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Bolton?

The cheapest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Bolton is to bus and line 8 bus which costs £19 - £35 and takes 5h.

What is the fastest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Bolton?

The fastest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Bolton is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Newcastle upon Tyne and Bolton?

No, there is no direct bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Bolton. However, there are services departing from John Dobson Street and arriving at Shiffnall Street via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and St Peter's Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Newcastle upon Tyne and Bolton?

No, there is no direct train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Newcastle and arriving at Bolton via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.

How far is it from Newcastle upon Tyne to Bolton?

The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Bolton is 158 miles. The road distance is 126.5 miles.

How do I travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Bolton without a car?

The best way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Bolton without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs £55 - £100.

How long does it take to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Bolton?

It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Bolton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newcastle upon Tyne to Bolton bus from?

Newcastle upon Tyne to Bolton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.

Where do I catch the Newcastle upon Tyne to Bolton train from?

Newcastle upon Tyne to Bolton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Bolton?

The best way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Bolton is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs £55 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus and line 37 bus, which costs £21 - £45 and takes 4h 54m.

Where does the Newcastle upon Tyne to Bolton bus arrive?

Newcastle upon Tyne to Bolton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Newcastle upon Tyne to Bolton train arrive?

Newcastle upon Tyne to Bolton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Bolton?

Yes, the driving distance between Newcastle upon Tyne to Bolton is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Bolton.

How do I get a train ticket from Newcastle upon Tyne to Bolton?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Manchester Piccadillytrain Newcastle - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 54m
£57–97
Bus, line 8 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk073
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bolton Interchangebus 8
5h
£19–30
Bus, line 37 bus
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
3. Take the bus from St Peter's Square to Shiffnall Streetbus 37
4h 54m
£21–41
Drive 125.7 mi
1. Drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Boltoncar 125.7 mi
2h 42m
£31–45
Train via Manchester Victoria
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Manchester Victoriatrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
3h 22m
£59–100

Newcastle upon Tyne to Bolton by train

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Distance: 157.4 mi
Duration: 2h 54m

What companies run services between Newcastle upon Tyne, England and Bolton, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Newcastle to Manchester Piccadilly every 2 hours. Tickets cost £50–90 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from John Dobson Street to Shiffnall Street via Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and St Peter's Square in around 4h 54m.

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